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UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ)

In a significant victory for India at the United Nations, Indian diplomat Vidisha Maitra was elected to the U.N. Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ). Try this PYQ: Which one of the following is not related to the United Nations? (a) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (b) International Finance Corporation (c) International Centre for… Continue reading UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ)

What is Einstein’s Eclipse?

This newscard is an excerpt from the original article published in the DownToEarth. Einstein’s Eclipse Albert Einstein’s prediction of the bending of light by the gravity of the Sun, one of the components of his general theory of relativity, can be tested during a solar eclipse. Following an unsuccessful attempt to validate this prediction during… Continue reading What is Einstein’s Eclipse?

State coverage ratios under NFSA

The government has initiated the process of ascertaining the new State/UT-specific coverage ratios for rural and urban areas under the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA). Try this question: Q.In the ongoing crisis, maintaining the level of food security has become one of the most essential needs. In light of the above statement, critically examine… Continue reading State coverage ratios under NFSA

Equity in education matters

Fairness and inclusiveness are two important aspects of education system. Growing shift toward digital education in India has implications for these two aspects. The article suggests ways to make the education system fair and inclusive. Knowledge economy in India The new National Education Policy (NEP) as well as other factors have lately brightened up education… Continue reading Equity in education matters

Green Hydrogen based vehicular fuel

Transport sector has been a major contributor of Green House Gases in India. Moving towards cleaner fuels brings to fore two options battery-operated electric vehicle (EV) and hydrogen fuel cell EV. The article compares the two. Vehicular emission and steps taken to deal  with it The transport sector in India contributes one-third of the total… Continue reading Green Hydrogen based vehicular fuel

Brown Carbon ‘Tarballs’

A study has highlighted that brown carbon ‘tarballs’ that fasten the glacial melting has been found in the Himalayan atmosphere. We are still to find a solution for the ill-fated Delhi air,  and here comes another blow from the stubble burnings. What are Brown Carbon ‘Tarballs’? Tarballs are small light-absorbing, carbonaceous particles formed due to… Continue reading Brown Carbon ‘Tarballs’

Back in news: Kartarpur Corridor

Pakistan has decided to transfer the management of the Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara from a Sikh body to a separate trust, saying it runs against the religious sentiments of the Sikh community. Try this PYQ: Consider the following Bhakti Saints: Dadu Dayal Guru Nanak Tyagaraja Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell… Continue reading Back in news: Kartarpur Corridor

Fixing the rules of economy

The article discusses the three fundamentals which need an examination to fix the issues faced by the economy.  Re-examining the fundamentals India has an incomes crisis: incomes of people in the lower half of the pyramid are too low. The solutions economists propose are: free up markets, improve productivity, and apply technology. These fundamentals of… Continue reading Fixing the rules of economy

Weakening financial capacity of States

The financial health of the States has been declining in the last several years. The article explains the reasons and its implications for the States. Role of States in development State governments drive a majority of the country’s development programmes. Greater numbers of people depend on these programmes for their livelihood, development, welfare and security.… Continue reading Weakening financial capacity of States

Free speech in France

The article analyses the secularism in France and its its implications for the French society. Education about secularism in France In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, state school teachers were responsible for converting young people in rural France away from the heavy hand of Catholic dogma, and they spearheaded efforts to “educate” and… Continue reading Free speech in France

Pondering on the free speech

The article discusses the issues with blaming the expression of free speech for the violence inflicted by the people opposed to the ideas. Context The beheading of a teacher in France has brought to the fore the issue of free speech. It is argued that there is a need to respect people’s religion and not… Continue reading Pondering on the free speech

WWF Water Risk Filter

Nearly a third of the 100 cities in the world susceptible to ‘water risk’ — defined as losses from battling droughts to flooding — are in India, according to the WWF Water Risk Filter. Try this question for mains: Q.For Indian cities to break away from the vicious loop of flooding and water scarcity, nature-based… Continue reading WWF Water Risk Filter

Explained: Malabar Exercise

Phase 1 of the Malabar Naval Exercise has kicked begun with the participation of Australian navy for the first time since 2007. Go through the list for once. UPSC may ask a match the pair type question asking exercise name and countries involved. https://www.civilsdaily.com/prelims-spotlight-defence-exercises/ What is Malabar Exercise? It is a multilateral naval exercise that… Continue reading Explained: Malabar Exercise

What is Army Aviation Corps?

The Army Aviation Corps (AAC), the youngest Corps of the Indian Army, has celebrated its 35th Corps Day. Try this question for mains: Q. Discuss why high-altitude warfare is challenging. Also, discuss India’s preparedness for a long-term war. The Army Aviation Corps The origin of the AAC can be traced back to the raising of the… Continue reading What is Army Aviation Corps?

Who was Maharani Jindan Kaur?

Maharani Jindan Kaur, the last wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, is in news for the auction of some of her jewellery in London. Try this PYQ: Q.Consider the following Bhakti Saints: Dadu Dayal Guru Nanak Tyagaraja Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2… Continue reading Who was Maharani Jindan Kaur?

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